Rick Bucinell was born and raised in Upstate New York in Endwell. The youngest of five siblings, he enjoyed following in his brothers' footsteps and participating in several bodybuilding competitions in his late teens. While at Maine-Endwell Senior High School, where he played varsity football, he was selected as an All-Conference player for two consecutive seasons.  Rick was also selected as a member of the Maine Endwell Athletics Hall of Fame for his accomplishments. He has been involved in the fitness industry for over thirty years in various capacities. Twenty-two years ago, Rick started Olympic Weightlifting under the watchful eye of his coach, Morgan Novel, and found immediate and continued success.  Though starting at a later age than the average lifter, his success has been phenomenal.  While in his forties, Rick was nationally ranked in the top five for all lifters in the 105kg+ division.  Rick has also been ranked 1st as a master weightlifter in the 105+ division for several years and continues his endeavor with the full support of family and friends. He has set over sixty records and continues his Master Olympic Weightlifting career nationally and internationally. Along with 9 IWF Masters World Championships titles, 3 IWF Masters Pan American Championships titles, and 11 USAW National Master Championships titles, he has set: 

12 IWF Masters World records, 

 3 IWF Masters World Games records

 8 IWF Masters Pan American records

14 USA Masters National records  

 8 USA Masters American records 

12 Virginia/Maryland LWC records

 5 Grand Master Titles

Hall of Fame inductee:

Maine Endwell Spartan Athletics Hall of Fame 

New York State Strength and Power Hall of Fame

USA Masters Weightlifting Hall of Fame.